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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region at a depth of about 94 kilometers on September 18, 2026, according to the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS). The quake was classified as a "green" alert, indicating low likelihood of significant impact. No populated areas or damage were reported to be affected by the event, and GDACS listed the impacted area as unknown, reflecting the remote, largely uninhabited location of the Kermadec Islands in the South Pacific.